BigBlueButton
A purpose-built virtual classroom empowering teachers and learners with engaging tools.
BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom software specifically designed for online education. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences, distinguishing itself from generic video conferencing platforms. The platform aims to motivate students with built-in features for applied learning, visual assessment, and live analytics to gauge student engagement. Developed by the Technology Innovation Management program at Carleton University, BigBlueButton is deeply integrated into major learning management systems like Canvas, Moodle Cloud, Sakai, Jenzabar, D2L, and Schoology, serving millions of educators and learners globally in over 65 languages. It offers functionalities for online classes, office hours, and group collaboration, making it suitable for K-12, higher education, and government institutions. Users can either set up their own BigBlueButton server, find hosting, or get customization support.
